Morning Report

That was the singer Madonna weighing in on the case of three Russian women on trial for hooliganism after performing a protest song. Audio

Investors in the failed property group Blue Chip are delighted the Supreme Court will excuse them from having to make payments incurred when the companies folded. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Unemployment has spiked, led by a drop in jobs in Canterbury. Audio

It has been confirmed that White Island volcano has erupted, for the first time since 2001. Audio

It's a big day on the track at the London Olympics, with the men's 200-metre final just before 8 o'clock. Audio

Kim Dotcom's American lawyer, Ira Rothken,says if the New Zealand government is found guilty of any misconduct over the military style raid on Dotcom's house in January then the FBI should be held to… Read more Audio

The man in charge of the raid of Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom's home has defended his use of the police's elite strike force and the involvement of the FBI. Audio

The serial rapist Stewart Murray Wilson is going to the Court of Appeal to fight the 10 year state supervision order that's to be imposed on him until 2025. Audio

Police will continue searching today for the bodies of two students and their outdoor instructor who are believed drowned off the coast of New Plymouth. Audio

The bodies of two New Zealand soldiers killed in Afghanistan have arrived back in New Zealand, greeted by a haka from their comrades. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio